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Everett staff advances inclusionary-zoning proposal, expands neighborhood commercial allowances on Casino Road
Summary
Planning staff told the Everett Planning Commission on March 18 that the draft comprehensive-plan update moves inclusionary zoning from “explore” to “implement” for South Everett and expands small-scale neighborhood commercial opportunities along West Casino Road, while council review and a subarea plan tied to light-rail remain next steps.
Everett Planning Director York Siemens Wachita told the Planning Commission on March 18 that staff have revised the comprehensive-plan draft to move inclusionary zoning from “explore” to “implement” for South Everett and to expand where small-scale neighborhood commercial uses would be allowed on West Casino Road.
The change to the housing element follows recommendations from Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), FutureWise and the Housing Consortium, Siemens Wachita said. He identified inclusionary zoning for South Everett — an area flagged in regional displacement-risk maps — as “the biggest, the biggest topic” staff are currently developing. Council will review an early draft package the day after the commission meeting, Siemens Wachita said.
Why it matters: the commission and staff framed the edits as part of…
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